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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 242.55 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 242.55 and 98.14 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 242.55 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/242.55 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 242.55 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 23,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.86/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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